The Lamson company
The "Lamson tube" was named after its inventor, William Stickney Lamson, a shop owner. He decided that there had to be a more cost effective method of handling a customer's money during a sale.
The Lamson company was the best known manufacturer of Cash Ball, Rapid Wire and Pneumatic Tube delivery systems.
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The Lamson company
Published: 01-05-2019
Last updated: 02-08-2019
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